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When I first saw the TaskOne iPhone case, I was sure it was a joke. It looked exactly like something we’d see as a news posting on April Fools Day. It also reminded me of the the Swiss Army Handspring Visor module we wrote / joked about back in 1999. But guess what? The TaskOne […]
TaskOne case turns your iPhone into a Swiss Army knife Read More
Point of view (POV) cameras are all the rage now, and it seems that new models from manufacturers are popping up all over the place. Being able to take POV footage is great, but sometimes the footage from a static mounting position can get a bit boring. How do you make your footage stand out
VectorMount for GoPro – Centrifugal fun Read More
I keep reading articles about how the iPad is becoming more and more important as a gaming system, and then I think of how sore my hands and wrists can get after hours of just holding my iPad still while I read. This Indiegogo crowd-funding project for a gaming accessory for the iPad could address
KOLOS Gaming Wheel for iPad Read More
The RE Factor Tactical Survival Band puts a collection of survival tools around your wrist. Made in the USA by a US Army combat veteran, the Tactical Survival Band combines 12 ft of 550 Black Paracord, 30 ft of 80lb Fishing Line, fishing hook, a whistle, p51 can opener, and a flint fire starter rod.
RE Factor Tactical Survival Band – A MacGyver style bracelet Read More
Here’s one more reason that proves the human race can’t do anything anymore unless it involves a gadget… Introducing the Nebula 12 concept indoor weather forecast station. Developed by the same Swiss team that will be bringing you the insanely expensive power generating iRock rocking chair, the Nebula 12 puts a self generating indoor cloud
Nebula 12 – Hey, you! Get off of my cloud Read More
Lets face it, your Android phone’s fine for texting once in a while, but the small screen and even the best virtual keyboards aren’t the ideal for long and frequent message exchanges. MightyText is an app that installs on your phone, and as long as your phone is connected to the internet and you’ve got
MightyText for Android – Text from your phone with your browser Read More
Are you feeling guilty about everything you ate yesterday for Thanksgiving? Yeah me too… especially because all I did after dinner was sit around visiting with relatives. I didn’t move much at all, which isn’t good. Pedometers and activity trackers have become more and more popular in the past couple of years because they show
Misfit Shine – Is it the coolest pedometer, activity tracker yet? Read More
With this Logitech camera, you can Skype with anyone in beautiful HD-quality video. The TV Cam HD works any HDTV and connects to your wireless internet. After you activate it with your Skype account, you’ll have a great, high-quality picture while you chat with friends and family. The camera has a built-in speaker, and it
Logitech TV Cam HD for Skype works with any HDTV Read More
This showerhead from Kohler is available in water-saving 2gpm or 2.5gpm models, but both feature a waterproof speaker that pumps out your music, the news and weather, or podcasts from your Bluetooth-enabled device. The Moxie Showerhead with waterproof Bluetooth speaker has a rechargeable battery that can give you up to seven hours between charges. You
Moxie Showerhead with waterproof Bluetooth speaker Read More
Just a quick post to wish all our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving. Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday like we do here in the US, please take a couple of minutes today to think about everything you’re thankful for. Family, friends, love and health are the top items on my list. Of course
Happy Thanksgiving from The Gadgeteer Read More
Maybe the JBL SoundFly is appropriately named. With Apple’s AirPlay technology, sound kinda flies from your iDevice to the speaker. There’s no wires, so how else is it going to get there? Now that Apple has nixed the 30-pin dock, it’s a given that AirPlay wireless speakers will only become more popular. New speakers seem
Look up in the air, it’s SoundFly! Read More
Today we have 4 videos that will show you some tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of the Samsung GALAXY Note II Smartphone. The first video demonstrates some nifty features of the S Pen stylus including sketching and note taking. More videos after the jump.
Samsung GALAXY Note II changes the way you work and have fun (Sponsored Video) Read More
Do you like playing foosball, but you don’t want to have to use the table as your dining table to fit it in your living space? The Classic Match Foosball game table from New Potato Technologies is the perfect accessory to turn your iPad (running iOS 5.0 or later) into a game for 1 to
Classic Match Foosball game table for the iPad Read More
Let’s face it, zombies are in at the moment. But if you watch all the shows, you’ll know that all they do want to do is eat your brains. Well Neatoshop has come up with a way of making a zombie useful. Their USA-handcrafted Zombie Bottle Opener is made from urethane resin and handpainted, so no
Zombie Bottle Opener Read More
This Kickstarter project is for the person who is willing to sacrifice their iPad’s sleekness for more sound. The ORA: Ultimate Sound System for iPad case has eight built-in speakers, powered by their own battery so they don’t drain the iPad, that the designers say will deliver up to five times the iPad’s volume without
ORA Case pumps up the volume from your iPad Read More
Do you love listening to music, but hate being tethered to your smartphone, tablet, or MP3 player by headphone cords? With the Ribbon Stereo Bluetooth Streamer from BlueAnt, you can convert your corded headphones or earbuds to Bluetooth. The Ribbon grabs onto your shirt, and your headphones (or the pair supplied with the Ribbon) plug
BlueAnt Ribbon Stereo Bluetooth Streamer Read More
I don’t know how the weather is in your part of the world right now, but here in southern Indiana, we’re already having some sub 30 degree mornings. That means glove weather for me. Regular gloves and smartphones with capacitive displays don’t get along well together. I’ve reviewed a couple different capacitive friendly gloves in
Emitips give your favorite gloves capacitive touch capability Read More
Google’s Creative Labs has just released Jam with Chrome, an experimental Web app that makes use of all the latest Web tech and allows you to select and play 19 different instruments. Instruments include guitars, drums and keyboard, and you can switch between instruments whenever you want. Up to 3 other people can collabrate with you
Jam with Chrome – Who needs air guitar? Read More
M-Edge is a long-time producer of cases and covers for eBook readers, tablets, and other gadgets. They have just announced the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection of accessories designed with colorful Trina Turk signature prints. There are a couple of book-style covers for the Kindle Fire or the iPad that incorporate satin fabrics with microfiber
M-Edge announces the Trina Turk for M-Edge Collection Read More
If you bought any of Apple’s newest iPods, the iPhone 5, or an iPad mini or iPad with Retina display, you’ll need to replace your old 30-pin accessories with new Lightning connector accessories. Griffin has your car charger needs covered with the PowerJolt SE with Lightning connector. The low-profile charger has a permanently-attached, coiled cord